Pete the Vet's Podcast

On East Coast FM this week, we covered a range of subjects, from Pete's entry in Dublin Ironman 70.3 to #IceCreamGate to worms in dogs

@im703dublin Pete the Vet did his weekly vet spot on East Coast FM in triathlon gear this week. To find out why, listen to this short clip

This week, Pete the Vet discussed the recently released figures on animal experimentation in Ireland. and he discusses the ethics of vivisection: is it every justifiable to experiment on animals?

Pets love playing ball games - whether dogs chasing a ball in the park, or a cat following a ball rolling down the stairs. Listen to Pete the Vet talk about the various ball throwing options.

If you find an injured or abandoned bird, what should you do to help? Pete the Vet explains the different scenarios that can occur, and the action you should take.

Brachycephalic dogs (like Pugs, Bulldogs and French Bulldogs) often suffer because they cannot breathe properly. Pete the Vet explains the background to this issue, and what can be done to deal with it.

I talked about the importance of checking for hidden wildlife before we tidy up our gardens or cut our long grass. #animals like hedgehogs can be badly cut by garden strimmers.

On this week's podcast, we began by discussing the story of the abandoned kittens being found in a cardboard box in Donegal. We went on to discuss the advantages of spaying and Pete answered a listeners' question about a snake not eating.

Pete talks about minding pets on his holidays and giving your dog a hug.

On this week's podcast, Pete discussed the advantages of massage therapy for dogs and then he talked about people having to microchip their dogs now by law.